Reports of the UVA Lacrosse death have shattered the expectant wave University of Virginia students had been riding within the final weeks before graduation. CBS News reports that lacrosse standout Yeardley Love, 22, set a sterling example as a daughter, friend and student-athlete. The young woman was a key player on a UVA Lacrosse team that appeared headed for a national title, but sadly she did not live to see the fruits of her team's labor. Local police discovered the body of Yeardley Love lifeless in her apartment and a suspect is presently in custody. While previous rumors had hinted at death by alcohol poisoning, it has been determined that head trauma might have actually been the reason for death.

Suspect George Huguely has been named in the UVA Lacrosse death investigation

Police have named UVA Men's Lacrosse player George Huguely as the UVA Lacrosse death primary suspect. Huguely is being charged with a first-degree murder offense. Virginia police will release further details on the investigation once key elements of their research are complete. An autopsy on Yeardley Love's body must be performed and police must question Huguely's friends and teammates.

Police have indicated that George Huguely has been cooperative

It is not yet understood just how cooperative George Huguely is being with police, but various reports indicate that he may be contrite and is doing all he can to take responsibility for actions that may have transpired. How different is that from the usual murder stories within the news – is he even using a lawyer?

Yeardley Love was loved by teammates and friends

Craig Littlepage, UVA's athletic director, told CBS News that Love was a fine example who inspired others to be their best. Moreover, Littlepage said to the media that Yeardley Love had a special quality within that could make any person happy. John Casteen, the president of the University of Virginia, wrote on the university website the UVA Lacrosse death had cast a dark pall over the entire community. Yeardley Love loved her life at the University of Virginia, and her humility was an example to all with which she came into contact. "She deserves to be remembered for her human goodness, her capacity for future greatness," wrote a shaken Mr. Casteen.

George Huguely also appeared to be a standout young man

According to CBS News, Huguely was an All-American who starred in both lacrosse and football at Landon School in Bethesda, MD. He co-captained his prestigious Bethesda prep school's lacrosse team. Based upon various accounts, seems like that an act of violence against Yeardley Love would be far outside Huguely's normal character. As the investigation continues on, the sordid details will become more clear.

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